Overview
G3520H Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Solution Gas Generator
Specifications
Units:
| Continuous Rating | 2480 ekW @ 1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 42.40% |
Benefits & Features
Cat® G3520H Humidity Fuel Tolerant Gas Engine
- Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
- Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
- Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
- Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
- One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection
CHP Ready
Extensive range of rental ready features to meet job requirements and applications.
Single-Source Supplier
Generator set manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 compliant facility.Package factory designed and production tested.
August 27, 2024
Specifications
Units:
| Continuous Rating | 2480 ekW @ 1.0pf |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
| Maximum Electrical Efficiency | 42.40% |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| RPM | 1500 |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Engine Model | G3520H |
| Displacement | — |
| Aspiration | TA |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Control Valve |
| Governor Type | ADEM™ A4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.1 |
| Length | — |
| Width | — |
| Height | — |
| Dry Weight - Genset | — |
| Weight | — |
Benefits & Features
Cat® G3520H Humidity Fuel Tolerant Gas Engine
- Robust high speed block design provides prolonged life and lower owning operationg costs
- Designed for maximum performance on low pressure pipeline natural gas
- Simple open chamber combustion system for reliability and fuel flexibility
- Leading edge technology in ignition system and air/fuel ratio control for lower emission and engine efficiency
- One electronic control module handles all engine functions: ignition, governing, air/fuel ratio control and engine protection
CHP Ready
Extensive range of rental ready features to meet job requirements and applications.
Single-Source Supplier
Generator set manufactured in ISO 9001:2000 compliant facility.Package factory designed and production tested.
EMCP 4.3 Control Panel
- User-friendly interface and navigation
- Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
- Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements
Cat Generator
Cat SR5 generator designed to match the performance and output characteristics of the Cat Gas engine.Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature rise for extended life.System 4 insulation protection and anti-condensation space heaters.Integrated Automatic Voltage Regulation (Cat IVR) provides enhanced system monitoring.
Fuel/Emissions Strategy
Meets most worldwide emissions requirements down to 500 mg/Nm3 NOx level without after treatment.Optional: Oxidation catalyst available
Sound Attenuated Container
Meets 75 dB(A) at 7 meters. Weather Proof enclosure, NSPS factory compliant, UL2200 compliant, and CSA/TSSA. Service and Personnel doors. Separate electrical control room. Internal and External emergency stop buttons at convenient locations.
Proven System
- Field proven in a wide range of applications worldwide
- Fully prototype tested
- Certified torsional vibration analysis available
Reduced Environmental Impact
110% spill containment of onboard engine fluids.Positive crankcase fumes ventilation.
Full Range of Attachments
- Wide range of bolt-on system expansion attachments
- Factory designed and tested
- Flexible packaging options for easy and cost effective installation
Worldwide Product Support
Cat® dealers provide extensive post sale support including maintenance and repair agreements. Supported 100% by the Cat dealer with warranty on parts and labor.
Cooling System
Provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500 mg/Nm3 NOx (1g/hp-hr) at 100% continuous rating before derate @ 500m. Variable frequency drive fan controls improve partial load fuel consumption. Energy efficient electric drive fan.
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Standard Equipment
- Engine
- G3520H, V20, 4-stroke-cycle, gas engine. Operates on 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas. Turbocharged Separate Circuit Aftercooled.
- Control Panel
- On Package EMCP 4.3 Control Panel System Offers engine and generator monitoringand protection, voltage regulation with Cat IVRimproves transient response performance. Controls provide auto paralleling AGC-4 controller, load sharing, VFDcontrol, and primary generator protection for greaterversatility, package utilization and monitoring.
- Air Inlet
- Three-element single-stage air cleaner with enclosure and service indicator
- Cooling
- Jacket water and SCAC thermostats
- ANSI/DN customer flange connections for JW inlet and outlet
- Engine driven water pumps for jacket water and aftercooler
- Standard cooling provides 40⁰C (104⁰F) ambient capability with 500mg/Nm3 NOx at 100% Continuous rating before derate, @ 500m
- Containerized Module
- NSPS Factory Compilant, UL2200 Compilant and CSA / TSSA Sound attenuated 75 dB(A) @ 7 m (23 ft) Sound attenuated air intake louvers and lockable personnel doors with panic release LH and RH engine service doors integrated intocontainer side walls 3” ANSI flange customer fuel connection
- Generator Controls And Protection
- Integrated crankcase ventilation system (CCV)and gas fuel train NFPA37 & CSAB149.3 with external fuel connections package utilization and monitoring.
- Modes of Operation
- Provides for single unit stand-alone operation,island mode paralleling and load sharing withother power modules, and single unit-to-utilitymode paralleling for base load control
- Lube Oil Make-Up System
- Integrated enclousre holding tanks: Oil makeup tank (50 gallon), Waste oil tank (300 gal / 2 oil changes), Fresh oil tank (500 gal / 2 oil changes + makeup) and oil level regulator. Low level annunciation
- General
- Fire detection system
- Circuit Breaker
- 5000A 3-Pole IEC Rated Circuit Breakers
- LSI Long-Time, Short-Time, Instantaneous Annunciator
- Rear-mounted
- Exhaust
- Externally mounted exhaust system (muffler and heat exchanger)
- Dry exhaust manifolds, insulated and shielded
- Center section cooled turbocharger with Cat flanged outlet
- Individual exhaust port and turbocharger outlet wired to Integrated Tmeperature Sensing Module (ITSM) with GECM providing alarms and shutdowns
- Fuel System
- Electronic fuel metering valve
- Throttle plate, 24V DC actuator, controlled by GECM
- Fuel system
- Fuel system is sized for 31.5 to 47.2 MJ/NM3 dry pipeline natural gas with pressure of 10.2 to 34.5KPa to the engine fuel control valve
- Ignition System
- Individual Cylinder Detonation Sensitive Timing (DST)
- Electronic Ignition System (controlled by ADEM A4)
- Generator
- Double bearing SR5 1866 frame, brushless, form wound, 12-lead design, permanent magnet excited, three-phase, with Cat IVR, Class H insulation operating at Class F temperature. Stator and Bearing temperature monitoring and anti-condensation space heaters.
- Caterpillar's Digital Voltage Regulator (CDVR) with 3-phase sensing and KVAR/PF control
- SR4B
- Reactive droop
- Busbar connections
- RH Service
- Operation and maintenance manuals
- SR5
- Crankshaft Vibration Damper and Guard
- Parts book
- Winding temperature detectors
- Paint- Caterpillar Yellow except rails gloss black
- Anti-condensation space heater
- Govrerning System
- ADEM A4 4-20mA (0-5VV) Speed Input
Optional Equipment
- Air Inlet
- Mounting Brackets and Piping
- Air cleaner with precleaner
- Circuit Breaker
- MP- Frame 6 Pole Bottom Cable Entry
- No UV trip or package mounted CB Wiring
- 4000/5000A Neutral Current Transformer Automatic Selection
- Frame Mounting
- Control Panel
- Local alarm module
- Remote Communications Module (PL1000T, PL1000E)
- 16 Point/32 Light Annunciator, Shipped Loose
- Remote PC Monitorring
- Cat Connect: Ehternet, Satellite, Cell Telematics
- Local PC Monitorring
- Remote annuciator
- Engine failure relay
- Discrete I/O Module, 12 Digital Inputs, 8 'Form C' Relay
- Synchronizing module
- Cooling
- Coolant level drain line with valves, fan with guard
- Inlet/Outlet connections
- Exhaust
- Flange
- Flexible Fitting
- Exhaust Expander
- Muffler and spark-arresting muffler with companion flanges
- Elbow
- Oxidation catalyst
- Fuel System
- Gas shutoff valve 24V, ETR (Energized-To-Run)
- Fuel filter
- Gas Knockdown Regulator
- Gas pressure regulator
- Generator
- Generator air filter
- Medium and high voltage generators and attachment
- European bus bar
- Low voltage extension box
- Bearing temperature detectors
- Cable access box
- Manual voltage control
- General
- US AID Emblem
- Digital diagnostic tool
- Special paint order
- Tool set
- Cold-weather bundle including enclosure heaters and ventilation recirculation
- Fire suppression system
- Interior DC lighting system with automatic shutoff timer
- Starting/Charging
- 24V starting motors
- Battery with cables and rack (shipped loose)
- Jacket water heater
- 60A, 24V charging alternator (requires engine driven pumps)